The Start Of Something Beautiful

Porcupine Tree's song 'The Start Of Something Beautiful' delves into the complexities and disillusionments of a romantic relationship. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a love that is both deeply felt and painfully unreciprocated. The opening lines, 'Always in my thoughts you are / Always in my dreams you are,' suggest an intense emotional attachment. The narrator holds onto memories and mementos, such as a voice on tape and a photograph, indicating a longing for a connection that remains just out of reach.

As the song progresses, the tone shifts to reveal a sense of betrayal and confusion. The lines 'The more I show the way I feel / The less I find you give a damn' highlight the narrator's growing realization that their feelings are not reciprocated. This emotional distance is further emphasized by the poignant question, 'You thought it was the start of something beautiful? / Well think again.' The song captures the painful moment when one realizes that what they believed to be a blossoming relationship was, in fact, a one-sided illusion.

The final verse adds a layer of familial dysfunction, with references to a mother who 'lost her looks' and a father who 'never wanted you.' These lines suggest that the person the narrator loves carries deep-seated emotional scars, which may contribute to their inability to fully reciprocate love. The song concludes with a haunting observation: 'There's something in your heart so cruel,' leaving listeners with a sense of unresolved tension and melancholy. Porcupine Tree masterfully combines introspective lyrics with evocative melodies to explore the bittersweet nature of love and the pain of unfulfilled expectations.